I’ve had several garage sales over the last decade, and I’ve made anywhere from $150 to over $1600 at my sales. Here are my tips for having a successful sale: 1. Pick a beautiful day (or two) for your sale People like to go out when the weather is nice–not too hot, not too cold,…
Twelve years ago, after our third child was born, we sold both of our vehicles and bought a single vehicle for our family. We needed something that would fit three car seats and have rear air conditioning and tinted windows. In our heat, it can easily get to 140º in a car in the summer,…
Feeling a pinch in your finances this week? If you’re feeling the need to save even more this week, but wondering what else you can do, here are some ideas to keep money in your pocket. (I’m planning to do all of them!) 1. Eat all meals at home Don’t go out to eat…
These simple rabbits are quick and easy to make. I use chocolate wafers, which don’t need to be tempered. Supplies: Rabbit molds. This mold is my favorite, but I also like this one for a large rabbit, this this floppy-eared large rabbit, and this one for small bunnies Melting chocolate wafers. I like these white…
Twice a year, a master-planned community near my house has a neighborhood garage sale. I like being able to go to several sales in a short period of time. I make it a plan to take a list with me. I go to this semi-annual sale with my mom, so I take 3 copies of…
Not a ring. A coupon. Really. (And you thought I was frugal!) I had no idea it was coming. We had been dating for 4 months. It was my birthday and he asked what I wanted. There wasn’t really anything I wanted, so I said, “I just want you.” He took that to heart. He took…